- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Luling, TX
Leonard Shanklin El
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Shanklin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482859003238
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard Shanklin El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Luling · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonard Shanklin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Shanklin El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Luling, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Leonard Shanklin El held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482859003238 · Luling, TX Other · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 14.7:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Luling H S (402 students)
Leonard Shanklin El held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leonard Shanklin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leonard Shanklin El
735 students
- Luling H S
Luling H S
402 students
- Gilbert Gerdes
Gilbert Gerdes J H
306 students
What this shows Leonard Shanklin El reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard Shanklin El compares
Leonard Shanklin El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 22.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Leonard Shanklin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Luling Isd reports $11,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonard Shanklin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luling H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Gerdes J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard Shanklin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonard Shanklin El
How many students attend Leonard Shanklin El?
Leonard Shanklin El has 735 students enrolled. It is a public school in Luling, TX. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Shanklin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard Shanklin El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonard Shanklin El?
69.0% of students at Leonard Shanklin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Shanklin El?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Shanklin El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Luling, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Shanklin El?
Leonard Shanklin El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leonard Shanklin El rank among public schools in Luling?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Shanklin El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Luling, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Luling Isd?
Besides Leonard Shanklin El, Luling Isd also operates Luling H S (402 students) and Gilbert Gerdes J H (306 students). See the Luling Isd district page for the complete list.